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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1963

Page

16

4 D Plan Adopted For Alabama High School Basketball

Alabama High School Athletic Association approved a four classification 4 C basketball plan after extensive study. The new system creates AAAA AAA AA and A divisions with eight regions each and an eight team state tournament per class. The plan aims to balance size and travel, with area playoffs and regional rounds, beginning with regional play at the end of February and early March at the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa site.

Alabama High School Athletic Associations Daily Cliff Harper The Morgan County State Prep Alabama Harper University of Alabama University Fuscaloosa High School Athletic Association Legislative Council F. T. Dobbs Gadsden High School Oliver Woodard Cullman High Coaches Association Tom Tarleton Tuscaloosa Cullman Etowah County Gadsden Emma Sansom Albertville Arab

Iranian pheasants roam Alabama area causing erratic sightings

After the Alabama Conservation Department released Iranian pheasants in April, birds were found across a wide area from Decatur to Athens and Round Island Creek, even lingering in city yards and traffic islands. Reports describe tame behavior, with actions from theft attempts to curious inspections by marksmen, while wildlife officials monitor breeding prospects and wildlife management actions.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Alabama Conservation Department Chicago Swan Creek Will Hudson Wilson St. N. W Decatur Wheeler Refuge Athens Round Island Creek Rockhouse Road Susie Hole Arsenal Whiteside Bess

Wildlife development projects. Alabama to spend 421260

Combined federal and state funds totaling 421260 finance five wildlife and public works projects in Alabama. Key efforts include an 86 acre Oak Mountain public fishing lake near Birmingham, hunter access roads, equipment buildings, and habitat improvements in Butler Barbour Clarke Washington Limestone and Jackson counties.

Alabama Walter A. Gresh Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Oak Mountain Shelby County Oak Mountain State Park Birmingham Alabama Department of Conservation Butler Barbour Clarke Washington Limestone Jackson Counties Butler County Jackson Upper State Refuge Swan Creek Biologist Barbour County Claude Kelley

Orioles Win Sixth Straight Behind Ninth Inning Rally

Baltimore tops Cleveland 6 to 4 as three Cleveland errors in the ninth help the Orioles extend their AL lead. Jackie Brandt reaches, Orsino drives in the tying run, and a bunt and subsequent plays load the bases before the decisive scoring sequence. Miller earns the win, Allen the loss, Luplow homers for Cleveland.

Cleveland Baltimore Orioles Max Alvis Jerry Walker Jackie Brandt Alvis John Orsino Brandt Orsino Stu Miller Bob Allen Walker Allen Luis Aparicio Jerry Adair Pappas Stock Miller Ramos Romano W—Miller L—Allen Luplow

First Baptist Leads League in Softball Roundup

First Baptist Church remains atop the league with a 4-0 record after Thursday’s 18-0 win over Ninth St. Methodist, with Pennington earning the victory. Central Baptist beat Oak Ridge Methodist 17-3 as Rutherford notches the win. Friday Oak Ridge defeats Northside 13-11, and 16th Ave. Baptist defeats Central Baptist 8-2 as Rutherford again claims a win.

First Baptist Church First Baptist Ninth St. Methodist Pennington Looney Central Baptist Oak Ridge Methodist Rutherford Atkins Oak Ridge Northside Osborne Lee 16Th Ave. Baptist Benefield

Grating chocolate adds flecks to batter for flavor

When stirring in semi sweet chocolate, grate it coarsely so it stays in tiny flecks throughout the cake batter or cookie dough, enhancing texture and taste with each bite.

Chocolate frosting and bouquet garni guidance

The text describes using melted semi sweet chocolate with undiluted evaporated milk or cultured sour cream as a cake frosting. It also notes tying dried thyme with top and some dried thyme to form a bouquet garni for flavoring.

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